The word “lavish” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A.prolonged
B.very generous
C.grand
D.extensive

According to the second paragraph, all of the following are true EXCEPT .
A.commercialism became more prosperous
B.the clubs are smaller
C.outstanding players got extra income
D.people gamed on the outcome of games

________(56)
A.that
B.which
C.where
D.whom

II. Circle the correct answer.
My father _______ every Saturday morning, but he ______ this Saturday morning.
A.works/ doesn’t work
B.is working/ doesn’t work
C.is working/ isn’t working
D.works/ isn’t working

The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires .
A.an expensive education
B.good musical instruments
C.parental support and encouragement
D.wealthy and loving parents

How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A.Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
B.They practiced playing their instruments for many years.
C.They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
D.They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.

When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid .
A.pushing their children too hard
B.letting them play their own way
C.permitting them to follow their own interests
D.starting their education at an early age

The word “favorable” in the paragraph 5 mostly means .
A.“good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful”
B.“helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people”
C.“of high quality or an acceptable standard”
D.“under the control or in the power of somebody else”

________(57)
A.So
B.That
C.Such
D.This

Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A.Europe
B.Asia
C.Middle East
D.South America